CarVerify

Free Car Check

JJD 152W

1981 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,398 mi
Last recorded78,398 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJD 152W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,398 miles

o/s/f brake rubbing (Advise attention

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,363 miles

o/s/f brake rubbing (Advise attention

screw in n/s/r tyre tread (Advise attention

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,992 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,739 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JJD 152W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJD 152W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJD 152W?

You can check the full history of JJD 152W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JJD 152W registered?

JJD 152W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1981.

Is JJD 152W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJD 152W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JJD 152W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JJD 152W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.